Block Party at the Rail Park
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 1300 Block of Noble Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Join Friends of the Rail Park for the 2026 Block Party, celebrating the fifth anniversary of our annual community gathering that honors the vibrant neighborhoods surrounding the current and future Rail Park.
This free, family-friendly event brings the community together for an afternoon of fun, featuring local food vendors, culturally diverse performances, live music by local artists, interactive activities for all ages, and opportunities to connect with neighborhood businesses and community organizations.
Whether you're a longtime neighbor or visiting the park for the first time, there's something for everyone. Bring your family and friends and celebrate the people, culture, and community that make the Rail Park so special.
🌟 Meet Some of Our Amazing Community Partners!
We're excited to welcome an incredible lineup of organizations, local businesses, artists, and performers who will help make this year's Block Party our biggest celebration yet! Throughout the afternoon, you'll have opportunities to enjoy performances, participate in hands-on activities, discover local resources, connect with community organizations, and experience all that our neighborhood has to offer.
Confirmed communities include:
- Andrew the Arborist
- Argentinian Tango
- Art Chick Studios
- Artistry Nail Studio
- Asian Americans United
- Bahjah Floral
- Baisun Candle
- Bethesda Project
- Broad Street Kickboxing
- Community College of Philadelphia (CCP)
- Eraserhood
- Hip Hop Fundamentals
- LandHealth Institute
- Little Yoga Squad
- Movement Climbing Yoga Fitness
- Mr. Christerious
- Neighbors Across Market
- Philadelphia Young Playwrights
- Tree House Booksmobile
- Triple Bottom Brewery
- Vox Populi
- Wagner Free Science Institute
✨ And that's just the beginning! We're expecting even more community partners, local businesses, artists, performers, and vendors to join us as we get closer to September 19. Don't miss out!
